Development Associate

Voters Not Politicians (VNP) is an exciting, volunteer-driven, nonpartisan nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen democracy through effective citizen action. We are 1000s of everyday Michiganders who united to end gerrymandering in Michigan in 2018 and to expand voting access during the 2020 election. We continue to make structural changes to ensure that our elected officials work for the people.

This is a part-time, remote position in the state of Michigan. Proximity to the Lansing area is preferred.

Objective:

This position reports directly to the Senior Development Director and supports the fundraising department. This position will help cultivate, research and prepare donor materials for the department. The position is fully remote and will be mostly research, Zoom calls, and occasional in-person events.

General responsibilities:

  • Manage, maintain and oversee the EveryAction donor database
  • Receive, enter, process, acknowledge and steward all corporate and individual donations from any and all sources (mail, in person, EFTs, credit, third party)
  • Work closely with finance/auditors to ensure finance/development records track together
  • Provide reports to the DD, ED, and Board as needed
  • Create and manage processes to accurately track and segment all constituent contact and demographic information
  • Provide detailed data for Annual Report
  • Remain informed of all gift acceptance and reporting guidelines per IRS and industry
    ethical standards
  • Help plan and maintain schedule of yearly fundraising tasks
  • Help track and re-order giving supplies such as return gift envelopes, letterhead, etc
  • With ED, manage execution of a Major Gifts program with prospect research and moves
    management
  • Track grants from proposal to reporting

Special Events:

  • Strategize event needs
  • Help execute event planning
  • Recruit and train event volunteers
  • Monitor and record event rsvps and payments
  • Monitor and record sponsorship commitments/pledges/payments/thank yous
  • Monitor and maintain data collected during events

Gift Management:

  • Maintain detailed records and notes on all gift sources
  • Physically track and process gifts from the mail
  • Track and record gifts that come in via electronic funds transfer
  • Create and execute stewardship strategies including customized thank yous, receipts and executive outreach for key stakeholders
    • Provide custom thank yous for special gifts
    • Provide paper receipts for those who request them
    • Provide cumulative or reprint receipts upon request
    • Send information to honorees for honor/memory/Jubilee gifts
  • Follow up with donors who make inquiries about payment/gift methods
  • Do end of year reports for recurring donors and anyone who requires cumulative receipts for tax purposes

Preferred Qualities:

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Love of research and data
  • Detailed oriented
  • Excellent collaborator
  • Ability to translate data into different communications styles

To Apply:

Email cover letter, resume, and references to jobs@votersnotpoliticians.com. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Deadline to apply is February 28th, 2023.

Salary range is $20,00-$25,000 per year depending on experience. Benefits include a 401k with employer match, QSEHRA health insurance reimbursement, flexible work schedule, and paid holidays.

Voters Not Politicians is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.